Hi, again, Gary. One small point about painting the Hamilton Standard propeller on any Mustang: Do NOT paint the cuffs at the base of each blade with metallic paint. They were made as a solid (well, hollowed out to fit over the base of the propeller) Rubber block to overlay that part of the Propeller, so would not wear away to show metal. If anything the paint should wear to show rubber black or a very dark grey underneath. The cuffless blades in the Airfix kit I am unsure if they are supposed to represent the Aeroproducts Propeller or the Late H-S propeller, without the Cuff, but either way they can be weathered to show metal with no other issues. (This is given for other modellers who may wish to make the kit! And isn't a criticism, but a suggestion for a better finish.) Oh, and thanks for the shout-out!! ;-)
Thanks so much Brett, I don’t mind in the slightest benefitting from better knowledge! I’m up for any comments that can help me be a better modeller, and I had no idea what the cuffs were or why they were there! BTW found a nice video called “Mustangs in Korea” on the US National Archives site, even has some Springbok planes!
Those little micro-brushes are handy for that, too -- disposable. Or you could sacrifice a cheap brush by cutting it down some -- easier to rinse out, too.
Another fuel tank was stuffed under the cowl. Its presence is indicated by a + in the data panel as it changed the centre of gravity and so was always emptied first -- nasty surprise.
I just love your builds. Quick, precise and to the point for a nice weekend build. A point about the seat , that's not a seat cushion I believe it is a flotation device and has no diagonal stitching. Not a criticism just to help others with shared knowledge. That's how I learned about it!
A decent kit and you brought the quality out with your build, Gary. Very colorful and the Korean Theatre is largely underserved by the kit makers -- would look nice sitting on some muddy PSP planking. Bravo!
Thanks Randy! I have a mission to make a 1/48 of as much as I can from the Korean War, my Dad's time of service, and I have a Panther and a Firefly in the stash! Need to get another FR.47 Seafire (unless Airfix are going to do a new one any time soon based on the current XIV/XVIII Spitfire). Quite the list though....
Looks fantastic Gary. Not bad for an under average kit. I have one in my stash that I will build some day. Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
The propeller boss was probably only there (in the model at least) to give something to glue the centre pin to if you wanted the propeller to turn. I don't think the pin would reach the spinner. Just a thought.. if the aircraft were modelled landing it would be airborne with the undercarriage deployed but /without/ flat spots on the tyres as the aircraft weight wouldn't be on them. Could a small amount of filler be used to mould the flat spot curved? BTW with regard to clear parts, I think it's probably the fumes rather than contact with the glue itself that causes fogging so you're right to use PVA and err on the side of caution. Thought for Humbrol, maybe try and formulate a glue that doesn't give off those fumes?
Another lovely build Gary. Particularly like the cockpit detailing. Purely out of interest how do you display them at home without Mrs E {if there is one}, complaining about all these dust gatherers. Looking forward to your next project. Regards, Mike.
Thanks Mike! Storage is an issue. I do have some shelves displaying all my 800 NAS aircraft in 1/72, but the rest are in all sorts of nooks and crannies, many already stored in boxes in the shed! But I’m very lucky that Mrs E is enthusiastic about me doing this channel😜
Great work. As good as the Mustang was in WW2 as a fighter it was quite useless in Korea as a ground attack aircraft. The losses for the USAF, RAAF and SAAF were quite appalling. After the failure of Operation Strangle the UN forces had quite literally run out of replacement planes of most types. The P-47 would have been better in the ground attack role but there weren't enough, though a squadron of 25 airframes in Hawaii was available but was turned down.
Liquid-cooled engines were a major liability. Once you sprung a leak -- often from ground fire -- it wasn't a question of if the engine would seize, but when. Corsairs, Thunderbolts, and Sea Furies were much more rugged.
I do recall a pilot saying that it was better to have a mass of whirling steel in front of you when diving into an attack! But then he was a Sea Fury pilot.
I agree its a reasonably well fitting kit, BUT... if you build it wheels up the single bit that closes the wells, its a disaster. I'm going for the chrome look.. wish me luck.
@@garys_stuff I was also surprised, but I experienced the same with the Lancaster I built it doors closed and the bay doors were a disaster, basically had to build them from scratch. they want you to build it open so you buy the extra bombs. so there is always a surprise with airfix.
Flimsy build. Natural metal finish needs better preparation before painting. Also the video is too much zoomed in. (Sorry to be that guy but maybe my words will help you improve the overall quality…)
That kit is on my desk right now, thanks for the video.
Hi, again, Gary. One small point about painting the Hamilton Standard propeller on any Mustang: Do NOT paint the cuffs at the base of each blade with metallic paint. They were made as a solid (well, hollowed out to fit over the base of the propeller) Rubber block to overlay that part of the Propeller, so would not wear away to show metal. If anything the paint should wear to show rubber black or a very dark grey underneath. The cuffless blades in the Airfix kit I am unsure if they are supposed to represent the Aeroproducts Propeller or the Late H-S propeller, without the Cuff, but either way they can be weathered to show metal with no other issues. (This is given for other modellers who may wish to make the kit! And isn't a criticism, but a suggestion for a better finish.) Oh, and thanks for the shout-out!! ;-)
Thanks so much Brett, I don’t mind in the slightest benefitting from better knowledge! I’m up for any comments that can help me be a better modeller, and I had no idea what the cuffs were or why they were there! BTW found a nice video called “Mustangs in Korea” on the US National Archives site, even has some Springbok planes!
@@garys_stuff
South African markings -- that would be exotic!
I stopped using paint brushes years ago for maskol. I use a cocktail stick and jus spread it about. I find it's a lot better .
Good tip John! Cheers,G.
Those little micro-brushes are handy for that, too -- disposable. Or you could sacrifice a cheap brush by cutting it down some -- easier to rinse out, too.
👍 great timing as I'm making coffee ☕ to run out the door to drive in circles again. Like how that NMF came out. Cheers for now
Stay safe on the roads my friend!
Gary this is amazing very good love a bare metal finish will be buying a kit from airfix link to support your channel
Cheers Harry that's good of you mate!
Nice build Gary - building the same atm cheers Liam
I believe he black box behind the pilot is one of the endurance fuel tanks that gave the mustang its rang, the radio then sits on top of it.
Makes sense - would be a lot of radio....
Another fuel tank was stuffed under the cowl. Its presence is indicated by a + in the data panel as it changed the centre of gravity and so was always emptied first -- nasty surprise.
I just love your builds. Quick, precise and to the point for a nice weekend build. A point about the seat , that's not a seat cushion I believe it is a flotation device and has no diagonal stitching. Not a criticism just to help others with shared knowledge. That's how I learned about it!
Part of what I love about what I do is how much I learn from others along the way! Cheers Dan!
Mustang pilots sat on the chute.
I think I used to in the Chipmunk!!!
A decent kit and you brought the quality out with your build, Gary. Very colorful and the Korean Theatre is largely underserved by the kit makers -- would look nice sitting on some muddy PSP planking.
Bravo!
Thanks Randy! I have a mission to make a 1/48 of as much as I can from the Korean War, my Dad's time of service, and I have a Panther and a Firefly in the stash! Need to get another FR.47 Seafire (unless Airfix are going to do a new one any time soon based on the current XIV/XVIII Spitfire). Quite the list though....
Nice job!
Thanks Ian!
A really nice build of a rather complex plane (a complex one among the WWII fighters I mean) and a bare metal finish on top. Very enjoyable!
Thanks Victor! I did enjoy this one.
Looks fantastic Gary. Not bad for an under average kit. I have one in my stash that I will build some day. Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
Thanks Peter 👍
Nice job, a couple of more tidbits. Prop tips should be yellow. The armour plate behind the seat is black.
The propeller boss was probably only there (in the model at least) to give something to glue the centre pin to if you wanted the propeller to turn. I don't think the pin would reach the spinner.
Just a thought.. if the aircraft were modelled landing it would be airborne with the undercarriage deployed but /without/ flat spots on the tyres as the aircraft weight wouldn't be on them. Could a small amount of filler be used to mould the flat spot curved?
BTW with regard to clear parts, I think it's probably the fumes rather than contact with the glue itself that causes fogging so you're right to use PVA and err on the side of caution. Thought for Humbrol, maybe try and formulate a glue that doesn't give off those fumes?
I think this is the last, I mean most recent Airfix kit I built.. Started a hawker hunter, or J 34 as we call them.. ;) But not done much..
Great joB!
Nice work on the prop, but the cuffs are rubber - so no metal underneath? ;)
Good point...!
Another lovely build Gary. Particularly like the cockpit detailing. Purely out of interest how do you display them at home without Mrs E {if there is one}, complaining about all these dust gatherers. Looking forward to your next project. Regards, Mike.
Thanks Mike! Storage is an issue. I do have some shelves displaying all my 800 NAS aircraft in 1/72, but the rest are in all sorts of nooks and crannies, many already stored in boxes in the shed! But I’m very lucky that Mrs E is enthusiastic about me doing this channel😜
What kind of brushes are you using and you mentioned the details wash on seat, what brand do you recommend?
Most of my kits are airbrushed with Gaahleri products, for detail I use NicPro brushes. The wash I used there was Vallejo black wash.
Great work. As good as the Mustang was in WW2 as a fighter it was quite useless in Korea as a ground attack aircraft. The losses for the USAF, RAAF and SAAF were quite appalling. After the failure of Operation Strangle the UN forces had quite literally run out of replacement planes of most types. The P-47 would have been better in the ground attack role but there weren't enough, though a squadron of 25 airframes in Hawaii was available but was turned down.
Thanks Jake!
Liquid-cooled engines were a major liability. Once you sprung a leak -- often from ground fire -- it wasn't a question of if the engine would seize, but when. Corsairs, Thunderbolts, and Sea Furies were much more rugged.
I do recall a pilot saying that it was better to have a mass of whirling steel in front of you when diving into an attack! But then he was a Sea Fury pilot.
Ahhhh the dreadful maskol. Best place for it is the bin
Probably will head there soon...
I agree its a reasonably well fitting kit, BUT... if you build it wheels up the single bit that closes the wells, its a disaster. I'm going for the chrome look.. wish me luck.
Interesting to hear that - you'd have thought it would make things easier but that doesn't sound good.
@@garys_stuff I was also surprised, but I experienced the same with the Lancaster I built it doors closed and the bay doors were a disaster, basically had to build them from scratch. they want you to build it open so you buy the extra bombs. so there is always a surprise with airfix.
Oh dear . I've just ordered this thing . Looks rough as a badger's arse !
Flimsy build. Natural metal finish needs better preparation before painting. Also the video is too much zoomed in. (Sorry to be that guy but maybe my words will help you improve the overall quality…)
Oh well, can't please everyone.